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The very nature of insurance and pooling risk means that there will always be some people denied cover. This becomes an ever more emotive subject when customers are denied protection in situations...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer...

Bupa has become the first major private healthcare provider to pilot whole genome sequencing to selected customers in the UK. The two-year programme, My Genomic Health, offers more than 3,500 customers access...

HCML has appointed James Murray as chief executive officer. Originally a pharmacist, Murray (pictured) has held a number of healthcare leadership roles over his career. Most recently, he was a member of...

The Right DA Club has added protection and private medical insurance (PMI) provider, National Friendly to its insurance panel. From today (16 October), Right DA Club members will be able to access...

We live in an increasingly digital-first environment where Generation Z - those aged 12 to 27 - are becoming a critical and evermore influential part of the consumer base. Notably this population...

Health and protection claims management AI-powered platform Qantev has raised €28.5m (£23.8m) in a new funding round led by Blossom Capital, with participation from existing investors Elaia, Omnes and Raise Venture. The...

William Russell has hired Teresa Wighton as commercial director, to start on 12 November 2024.  Wighton (pictured) previously worked at Bupa Global for almost seven years, leaving the company some four months...

While insurers are charging for some additional services, the general consensus among providers is that these offerings are free and will continue to be so. During Income Protection Action Week added value...

The UK Health & Protection Awards returned to the Hilton Park Lane in London last night. More than 700 advisers, insurers and other representatives gathered together at a packed venue to celebrate...